Mercury Air Group, Inc., the U.S.-based global leader in aviation services, has started flight operations at the Royal Terminal, Kuwait, the largest private aviation terminal in the Middle East. Located at Kuwait International Airport (KWI), the facility is owned by Royal Aviation Kuwait. Designed and constructed by Mott MacDonald Group of London, England, and Gulf Consult of Saudi Arabia, the Royal Terminal has more than 100,000 square feet (10,000 square meters) on three levels and incorporates an ultra-modern design blending aerodynamic architectural features with panoramic glass vistas. Lead designer, Mott MacDonald Group brings more than 100 years of experience in transportation engineering and design with projects in 140 countries. The UK's Sunday Times has named Mott MacDonald Group one of England's "Top 20 Best Big Companies" in 2007.

On April 24, 2008, Spectra Jet opened a new FBO at the Springfield Airport in Ohio (KSGH). Named FBO S-Jet, it offers fuel to all aircraft as well as a pilots' lounge, weather updates, ice, coffee and anything else that an aviation consumer might need.

Majestic Jet, Inc., a jet charter and aircraft management company based in south Florida, received its Part 135 air carrier certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in late March and has launched its charter operations.

Executive Jet Charters, a new air charter services and corporate aircraft management company, has launched its new website, www.flyejc.com. The website has been enhanced through use of Internet-based technology developed by CharterMatrix.com and offers clients the ability to check empty-leg flights nationwide and also build a charter trip for quoting.

Planequest.com is now free. This includes free online operating cost calculators for 270 makes and models. It also includes a free specifications sheet wizard, free listings for aircraft for sale (code: pquest), a free event calendar and free questions and answers. All is now free.

Shawn Mack, Banyan’s line service Director of Training, was recognized with the 2008 Safety Leader of the Year Award from Ground Support Worldwide Magazine at the Aviation Industry Expo in Dallas, Texas.